Bluebells

A must for me at this time of year is to get out in the countryside and visit a bluebell wood in all its seasonal glory.  If you choose the right wood and the right time of year, you can experience a carpet of blue flowers which are simply stunning.  I’ve picked out a few [...]

Cherry Blossom

The cherry blossom has finally come and all the snow and the cold of the winter is behind us (hopefully).  Cherry trees are only in flower for a couple of weeks each year, but their blossom is magnificent when in its full glory.  I like the idea of holding onto some of that cherry blossom [...]

Wind Arts And Crafts

This week I’ve been looking for arts and crafts that have a wind related theme to them.  I picked out this attractive picture entitled Wind Break at Mersea.  I love the brightly coloured stripes of the windbreak which seem to conjure up breezy days on the beach.  It’s painted with acrylic paints on canvas by [...]

Raindrops Keep Falling

Now the snow has cleared, we seem to be well and truly into April showers territory.  Raindrops have also provided the inspiration for this selection of crafty goodies. Rain can look beautiful especially when it lands on plants and flowers.  I like these photographic prints that feature raindrops. This Rose and Raindrops print is especially [...]

Inspired by Nature

I recently stumbled upon Natasha Newton’s work which is inspired by the shapes and patterns of nature.  Natasha is a visual artist living and working in the UK.  She sells her work in various ways, including online through a couple of Etsy shops. Her painted pebbles have a simple, natural beauty. They were found on [...]

Hanging Birds

The birds are very busy at the moment.  They’re very vocal in the mornings, they are busy building nests.  I’ve been looking at a few items this week which will allow you to bring some indoor birds into your home to capture that spring feeling. This decorative, felt bird is exquisite with an appliqued wing [...]

Doris & Co

Doris & Co are a British company who make pottery and home wares using old fashioned methods traditional to England. Their shapes and designs are based on Georgian or early industrial shapes, so they are from the time that pottery was still being made by hand. I do like a nice big mug for my [...]

A Handmade Easter

This Easter we’ve picked out some hand made items for you to give as presents or to use to decorate your home to give it a seasonal look.  If you’re sending Easter cards this year then how about these adorable sheep cards.  The cute sheep has been added to a lilac hammered panel set on [...]

Vintage Enamelware For Your Kitchen

In the good old days they made things to last and enamelware in particular seems to bear this out.  Enamel is very hard wearing and many kitchen items survive in good condition.  Using them in your kitchen not only saves producing something new, but also gets you an attractive, vintage item that can contribute to [...]

Handmade From Slate

Fresh from a weekend in Wales, I was inspired to look for homewares made from slate.  Slate is  very versatile, plus it’s hardwearing too, so it’s the ideal material to use for a range of products. I like this simple, but visually stunning slate soap dish from Grasi via Folksy. An engraved word ‘soap’ or, [...]

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